World - Monday, March 16, 2026

“I think it’s important that I be here,” President Trump said of asking China to reschedule a summit. Earlier, he disparaged allies for failing to embrace his request for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

US president lashes out as European countries reject calls for assistance to reopen key shipping lane; Iraqi officials says several drones and rockets attacked embassy European countries reject Trump’s call for help to reopen strait of Hormuz How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events? Are fuel price increases making you cut back? Continued from previous post: Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi , has said she has no immediate plans to send her country’s maritime self-defence forces to help protect tanker traffic in the strait of Homuz. We have not made any decisions whatsoever about dispatching escort ships. We are continuing to examine what Japan can do independently and what can be done ⁠within the legal framework. I would like to ⁠engage in solid discussions based on Japan’s views and position regarding the need for early de-escalation. Continue reading...

Hamas reportedly reasserts control in Gaza as Iran war shifts international focus, according to analysts raising serious doubts about postwar planning.

Afghanistan’s deputy government spokesman says death toll has reached 400 people ‘so far’ as Islamabad denies targeting facility for drug addicts Heavy casualties were feared in Kabul after a hospital that treats drug users was hit by airstrikes, which Afghanistan blamed on Pakistan’s military. Pakistan dismissed the accusation, saying the strikes on Monday – which were also launched against eastern Afghanistan – did not hit any civilian sites. Continue reading...

The United States has told Cuba that for meaningful progress to be made in negotiations, President Miguel Díaz-Canel must step down, said people familiar with the talks.

Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.

Angus Taylor says fuel crisis means Australia should ‘drill more’ for oil and gas. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Two men charged with murder after man fatally shot in Sydney unit Two men have been charged with murder after a gangland-linked shooting at a suburban apartment complex that left one man dead and another injured, AAP reports. Continue reading...

International researchers find ‘very little evidence’ medical form of the drug can treat anxiety, anorexia and other disorders Cannabis is not an effective treatment for common mental health conditions despite the global surge in patients using it for that purpose, a review has found. Researchers concluded there was “very little evidence for its efficacy” in treating anxiety, anorexia nervosa, psychotic disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder or opioid use disorder. Continue reading...

Pakistani airstrikes have killed at least 75 civilians and displaced 115,000 in Afghanistan, with both sides vowing escalation and no talks in sight.

The UN is deeply concerned by allegations there have been incidents of torture after Nicolás Maduro's ouster.